How much money was stolen by cyber fraudsters in Delhi last year?

Cyber fraudsters stole an estimated Rs 1,250 crore in Delhi in the past year.

What is a 'digital arrest' scam like the one affecting the Taneja couple?

A 'digital arrest' scam involves fraudsters falsely threatening victims with arrest, manipulating them into transferring money out of fear.

Where do most cyber fraudsters operate from for these scams?

Most cyber fraudsters involved in these types of scams operate out of Southeast Asian countries like Cambodia, Vietnam, and Laos.

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Rs 1,250 Cr Cyber Heist: Delhi Victims Lose Millions

12 Jan

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Summary

Cyber fraudsters stole Rs 1,250 crore in Delhi and Rs 20,000 crore nationwide.
A senior couple lost Rs 14.85 crore to 'digital arrest' scams.
Scammers operate from Southeast Asia, targeting victims through fear and deception.

Rs 1,250 Cr Cyber Heist: Delhi Victims Lose Millions

Cyber fraudsters have siphoned an estimated Rs 1,250 crore in Delhi and a staggering Rs 20,000 crore nationwide over the past year. A recent incident saw an elderly couple in Greater Kailash lose Rs 14.85 crore through a sophisticated 'digital arrest' scam, highlighting the ease with which victims are manipulated. These crimes, predominantly orchestrated from Cambodia, Vietnam, and Laos under Chinese handlers, exploit fear, convincing victims they face arrest.

The scamsters employ tactics such as faking an arrest by government officials to coerce victims into transferring funds. The Taneja couple, aged 81 and 77, fell prey to this for 16 days, parting with their entire life savings by liquidating assets. This modus operandi, alongside investment frauds, has become a prevalent method for cybercriminals, who use illegal SIM boxes to mask their international origins.